Miss Universe to allow married women, mothers to compete for first time

Previously only open to single, childless women, the Miss Universe pageant will be expanding its competition to mothers and married women beginning in 2023.

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Until now, the Miss Universe pageant's rules have stated that Miss Universe winners must be single and remain so their entire tenure with the title. 

Mothers have also been historically excluded, and winners have traditionally been expected not to become pregnant while reigning as Miss Universe.